Fall Color in Daniel Boone Forest

The Daniel Boone National Forest is a national forest in Kentucky. Established in 1937, it includes 708,000 acres of federally owned land within a 2,100,000-acre proclamation boundary. The name of the forest was changed in 1966 in honor of the explorer Daniel Boone.
  • Location: Kentucky, USA
  • Established: February 23, 1937
  • Area: 2,100,000 acres (8,500 km²)(proclamation boundary); 706,000 acres (286,000 ha) (Forest Service)
  • Named for: Daniel Boone
  • Visitors: 2,507,000 (in 2004)
  • Governing body: U.S. Forest Service

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